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the Team
Get to know the diverse and dedicated individuals leading the charge at SomosVC. These leaders are shaping the future of venture capital and driving our mission forward.
Team & Board
of Directors
Mariela Salas
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Executive Director
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SomosVC
Mitzi Benavides
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Director of Ops
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SomosVC
Adrianna Samaniego
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Partner
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Cherryrock Capital
Alan Arturo Day
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Sr. Associate, Investments
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New York Life Ventures
2024 & 2025 Board VP | 2023 Treasurer
Alexis Zamira Maciel
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Associate
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Unshackled Ventures
Daniel Paredes
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Investor
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Sierra Ventures
Eddie Lopez
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Principal
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Hercules Capital
2024 & 2025 Board Treasurer
J.C. Lopez
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Principal
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NEA
Joanna Lichter
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Associate Director
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Emerson Collective
2025 Board President
Jomayra Herrera
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Partner
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Reach Capital
2024 Board President
Leo Arango
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Partner
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One Way Ventures
Nicole DeTommaso
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Principal
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Harlem Capital
Samuel Garcia
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Partner
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Amplo
Sergio Monsalve
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Founding Partner
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Roble Ventures
Valeria Martinez
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Principal
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VamosVentures
Since 2019, SomosVC has been rooted in the dedication of Latino/a investors and allies.
We are VC.
Founding Board
Rami Reyes
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NextEquity Partners
Co-founder & Founding President
Maria Salamanca
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Ulu Ventures
Co-founder & 2022 President
Al Guerrero
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Stifel Bank
Alex Marshall
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Silicon Valley Bank
Carmen Palafox
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2045VC
Hector Ramos
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ICA
Founding Treasurer
Jacob Mullins
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Shasta Ventures
Juan-Pablo Mas
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Action Potential VC
Noramay Cadena
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Supply Change Capital
Vanessa Larco
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NEA
Board Alumni
Ashley Balla
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Halogen Ventures
Lisette Herbanek
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Ocean Azul Partners
2023 Board President & 2022 VP
Marjorie Lopez
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Broad Sky Partners
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